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What to know about the thunderstorms in Tuesday’s forecast

“​​​​The greatest threat for severe storms will be for both western Massachusetts and Connecticut.”

By Dialynn Dwyer

September 13, 2022

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A warm front is expected to bring a period of showers and thunderstorms to parts of Massachusetts on Tuesday morning, kicking off a wet day in the Bay State. 

The National Weather Service is forecasting the morning precipitation will largely be seen in areas south of the Massachusetts Turnpike between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. 

The service warned that an area of torrential rain could impact Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. 

“If this activity holds together it will result in brief torrential rainfall & some street flooding,” forecasters wrote. “This includes the Providence metro area.”

Last week, Rhode Island saw floods that stranded drivers and resulted in the collapse of a building in Providence. 

Later on Tuesday, meteorologists are predicting that an ensuing cold front will bring the potential for a few strong to severe storms during the afternoon from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

“The greatest threat for severe storms will be for both western Massachusetts and Connecticut,” the service said.